According to Gabriel Abaroa Jr., President/CEO of the Latin Recording Academy, the Latin Grammy nominations continue to highlight a varied and wide-ranging group of Latin musicians that reflect emerging talent as well as artists who have already established themselves.

"It is always encouraging to see creative professionals across the worldwide Latin music community acknowledging their peers and recognizing excellence in recorded Latin music," Abaroa said. "We look forward to another year of celebrating the best and brightest in Latin music, and to presenting another stellar telecast."

Each of the four categories in the General Field (Record Of The Year, Album Of The Year, Song Of The Year, and Best New Artist) now include 10 nominations.

The three categories in the Pop Field (Best Female Pop Vocal Album, Best Male Pop Vocal Album, and Best Pop Album By A Duo Or Group With Vocal) are now combined into two categories: Best Contemporary Pop Vocal Album and Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album.

Best Pop/Rock Album has been added in the Rock Field and Best Tropical Fusion Album has been added to the Tropical Field.